Turun sinappi is a traditional mustard. The production of this mustard started in Turku in 1926, hence the name. It consists of finely ground mustard that's dark yellow in color, along with a variety of spices. There are four main types of the mustard – väkevä (strong), mieto (mild), tulinen (fiery), and linnan sinappi (mustard of the castle), with väkevä being the most popular type in the country.
In the early 2000s, the brand was bought by Unilever, but in 2014, the production of turun sinappi was moved back to Finland. The mustard is usually served as an accompaniment to sausages.
English mustard is a traditional mustard variety originating from England. This type of mustard is characterized by its bright yellow color and thick texture. Although it’s often enjoyed as a condiment that’s used with cold or hot meat dishes, English mustard is most commonly used as a flavoring or cooking ingredient due to its strong flavor.
There are many bottled versions containing this mix of yellow and brown mustard seeds, but there’s also the powdered form which is mixed with cold water before use to unleash its full range of heat and flavors. For a milder flavor, mix it with milk instead of water.
A variety of mustard hailing from the Skåne County, skånsk senap consists of a blend of ground white or yellow mustard seeds and dark mustard seeds, vinegar, salt, sugar, and water. This Swedish condiment is characterized by a rather coarse and somewhat dry consistency with a sharp and spicy flavor coming from the black mustard seeds used in its preparation.
Skånsk senap often accompanies traditional Swedish dishes such as Thursday’s pea soup or ärtsoppa på tordaga, and it is the typical condiment used for coating the traditional Swedish Christmas ham (julskinka).
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